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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.31 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.31 and 72.86 is: 109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.31 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.31 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.31 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 19,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.77/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.21

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